What Is Braille?

by Deborah Kent

Overview

Many people who are blind learn Braille in order to read. This innovative code allows them to read everything from popular books to maps and signs as well as write their own books? Readers will learn the history of Braille, how it has developed, and how it is used by some young people featured in this book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781464401558
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	01/16/2012
Series:	Overcoming Barriers Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.29(d)
Lexile:	820L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

1 The Feel of the Words 5

2 Sixty-Three Combinations 10

3 Creating the Code 17

4 Braille at Work 25

5 What Is the Future of Braille? 33

6 Looking Ahead 41

Words to Know 44

Learn More

Books 46

Web Sites 47

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

Many people who are blind learn to read using a sixty-three combination code called Braille. This allows them to read everything from favorite books to signs and maps. People also use this code to write. Readers learn stories of real children living with blindness and information about the helpers, tools, and technology that allow blind people to experience the world. As part of the “Overcoming Barriers” series, readers will be introduced to Braille, including the history of Braille, how it was developed, and how it is used. A brief touch on historical individuals such as Louis Braille and Helen Keller are included. Each of the four books within the series uses larger text and color pictures, along with fact boxes to chunk text and make reading more accessible for elementary-aged children. Information is balanced with narrative to maximize reader engagement. A short glossary and index along with a limited list of resources for readers to learn more are included. Children will find this a useful resource as they research Braille and learn how some peers overcome challenges in a positive way., Children's Literature

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